Research Assistant II - Infectious Diseases
MD Anderson
Our mission is to provide specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infections in cancer patients through high quality clinical consultation, infection control and research programs.
An unfortunate circumstance of cancer and its treatment is a lowering of the body's immune system making the patient more susceptible to both common and unique infections. Our multi-faceted infection control program provides surveillance and preventative strategies for fungal, viral, and bacterial infections (including multi-drug resistant organisms) particularly in our high-risk patients (leukemia, bone marrow or stem cell transplant).
Our clinical services provide access to newer treatment options/protocols for the management of various infections and disease states (neutropenic fever/sepsis), as well as expertise in the standard management of complex infections unique to our patient population. Our department is also instrumental in developing institution pathways for the management of infections in various treatment settings (hospital, emergency center, outpatient, home therapy), and for making institutional and national guidelines for appropriate antibiotic usage. Individuals that would like to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians can do so through the self-referral program or by asking your doctor to provide a referral.
1. Cataloging, handling, and transport of human specimens for sequencing submissions.
2. Cataloging, handling, and transport of bacterial specimens.
3. Communicating sample collection and receipt with research coordinator and direct supervisor, and possibly remote sites.
4. Working and technical experience in PCR, cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, RT-PCR, creation of bacterial mutants, Western blots, and ELISAs
5. Maintains accurate, detailed records and experimental data and protocols.
6. Prepares graphs, slides and tables via photography, computer, or manually.
7. Able to work with database, graphing and word processing computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
8. Proficiency in R, Python, or other statistical programming language is valued.
9. Communicates results to and understands instructions from direct supervisor.
10. Participates in lab meetings and presents data where necessary.
11. Will process and ship sponsor and grant labs according to the lab manuals.
12. All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work.
No experience required with preferred degree.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173686 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 56,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: Yes
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An unfortunate circumstance of cancer and its treatment is a lowering of the body's immune system making the patient more susceptible to both common and unique infections. Our multi-faceted infection control program provides surveillance and preventative strategies for fungal, viral, and bacterial infections (including multi-drug resistant organisms) particularly in our high-risk patients (leukemia, bone marrow or stem cell transplant).
Our clinical services provide access to newer treatment options/protocols for the management of various infections and disease states (neutropenic fever/sepsis), as well as expertise in the standard management of complex infections unique to our patient population. Our department is also instrumental in developing institution pathways for the management of infections in various treatment settings (hospital, emergency center, outpatient, home therapy), and for making institutional and national guidelines for appropriate antibiotic usage. Individuals that would like to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians can do so through the self-referral program or by asking your doctor to provide a referral.
1. Cataloging, handling, and transport of human specimens for sequencing submissions.
2. Cataloging, handling, and transport of bacterial specimens.
3. Communicating sample collection and receipt with research coordinator and direct supervisor, and possibly remote sites.
4. Working and technical experience in PCR, cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, RT-PCR, creation of bacterial mutants, Western blots, and ELISAs
5. Maintains accurate, detailed records and experimental data and protocols.
6. Prepares graphs, slides and tables via photography, computer, or manually.
7. Able to work with database, graphing and word processing computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
8. Proficiency in R, Python, or other statistical programming language is valued.
9. Communicates results to and understands instructions from direct supervisor.
10. Participates in lab meetings and presents data where necessary.
11. Will process and ship sponsor and grant labs according to the lab manuals.
12. All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in scientific or experimental research work.
No experience required with preferred degree.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173686 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 56,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 68,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: Yes
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